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ForkLog 25 07.05.2026

Durov Claims TON Leads L1 Networks in Transaction Finalization Speed

The Open Network (TON) blockchain leads in transaction finalization speed, achieving this in less than one second, according to Telegram founder Pavel Durov.

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ForkLog 140 05.05.2026

Toncoin Surges 25% Amid Fee Reductions and TON Reorganization

The Telegram team will take over the development of The Open Network (TON) from the TON Foundation and become the network's largest validator, according to Pavel Durov.

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ForkLog 117 23.03.2026

Telegram Settles 2021 Bond Issuance

Telegram has fully settled the convertible bonds issued five years ago. This was announced by the messaging app's founder, Pavel Durov.

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ForkLog 217 24.02.2026

Media: Russia suspects Durov of abetting terrorism

Russian media report that Telegram founder Pavel Durov is under investigation for allegedly abetting terrorism.

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ForkLog 82 05.02.2026

Pavel Durov Criticizes Spain’s Internet Control Plans

Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, has spoken out against the Spanish government's initiative to introduce mandatory age verification on the internet.

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ForkLog 105 05.02.2026

Pavel Durov Criticizes Spain’s Internet Control Plans

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has opposed the Spanish government's initiative to introduce mandatory age verification on the internet.

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ForkLog 1639 29.10.2025

Telegram to Launch Decentralized AI Network on TON

A decentralized network Cocoon for private AI query processing will be introduced on the TON blockchain, as announced by Telegram founder Pavel Durov.

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ForkLog 1831 10.10.2025

Pavel Durov warns of the ‘imminent demise’ of the free internet

We are approaching a “dark, dystopian world” in which governments are stripping users of privacy, Pavel Durov said.

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ForkLog 527 01.10.2025

Durov Discusses Bitcoin Investments and Predicts Its Rise to $1 Million

Early investments in Bitcoin enabled Pavel Durov to finance personal expenses, while Telegram remains an unprofitable venture for him.

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ForkLog 275 25.08.2025

Pavel Durov Calls His Arrest in France a ‘Legal Absurdity’

A year after Pavel Durov's arrest in France, the investigation has not found evidence of his guilt or any wrongdoing by Telegram.

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ForkLog 336 28.05.2025

Telegram to Integrate Grok Across Its Services

Telegram and Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI have entered a one-year partnership to distribute the Grok chatbot among the messaging app’s users and integrate it “into all applications.” This was announced by Telegram CEO Pavel Durov. “This summer, Telegram users will gain access to the best AI technology on the market,” he stated. Under the […]

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ForkLog 125 28.05.2025

Telegram Seeks to Raise $1.5 Billion Through Bond Issuance

The messaging platform Telegram is planning to issue five-year bonds worth $1.5 billion, garnering support from both new and existing sponsors. This was reported by the Wall Street Journal, citing informed sources. According to these sources, the investors include holders of Telegram bonds, such as asset manager BlackRock and Abu Dhabi’s state investment company Mubadala. […]

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